Senior Quality Engineer

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roboticsconnected in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to own product quality across the lifecycle, partnering with program, product, and operations teams to reduce costs, implement visual factory KPIs, and lead robust CAPA for nonconformances. This role involves both customer-facing and internal quality responsibilities.

You will drive quality planning, develop QA/QC plans, perform risk assessments, lead MRB activities, and contribute to APQP, FMEA, and SPC initiatives while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years of related quality engineering experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102 audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and QA/QC plans across the lifecycle.
• Define metrics, testing methods, and inspection procedures.
• Review manufacturing plans and data collection points.
• Coordinate with Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
• Perform FMEA, risk assessments, and CAPA actions.
• Lead MRB processes and cross-functional disposition decisions.

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

APQP

SPC

Quality planning

CAPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer (QE) is accountable for delivered product quality to customers and for ensuring effective quality controls across the product lifecycle. The QE partners with program, product, and operations teams to eliminate cost and flow disruptions, implement visual factory KPIs, and lead robust problem reporting and CAPA for nonconformances. This role includes both customers facing quality and internal product quality responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Quality Planning and Engineering
• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans for components and systems across the product lifecycle.
• Define quality metrics, testing methodologies, and inspection procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards from development through production and sustainment.
• Review manufacturing planning to align quality control points and data collection.
• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and Inspectors as necessary.
• Perform process capability analysis on key characteristics and implement inspection and quality plans.
• Ensure product acceptance criteria reflect the customer's definition of fitness for use.
• Review customer contracts and purchase orders, flow down quality requirements, and collaborate with customer representatives to ensure mutual understanding of requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish quality requirements, specifications, and standards for new product development.
• Provide input on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to optimize product quality and efficiency.
• Perform risk assessments and analysis on designs to identify potential quality and reliability risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Utilize tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to systematically assess and prioritize risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities.
• Participate in the review of engineering specifications to ensure the inclusion of adequate quality and reliability requirements.
• Lead Quality's contribution to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), ensuring robust planning across all phases (Plan & Define, Product Design & Development, Process Design & Development, Validation, and Launch) and embedding quality requirements into design and manufacturing processes.
• Provide guidance and assistance in quality enhancement strategies and interpretation of workmanship criteria.
• Conduct internal and supplier audit activities, including but not limited to the quality management system, purchasing, contract review, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze internal and external quality performance and drive measurable improvements aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Defect Management and Corrective Action
• Document and track defects using designated Quality Management Systems, prioritize issues based on severity and impact, and collaborate with cross_functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Lead complex investigations into product and process nonconformances, field issues, and test escapes, applying advanced problem_solving tools (e.g., 5_Why, Ishikawa diagrams, Design of Experiments, regression analysis, fault tree analysis) to identify true root cause.
• Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming product, ensuring timely review, risk assessment, and disposition (use_as_is, rework, repair, scrap) in accordance with quality standards and internal processes.
• Coordinate cross_functional MRB meetings (Quality, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain) to drive data_based disposition decisions and prevent recurrence of known defects.
• Monitor and report MRB and disposition metrics and recommend improvements to reduce nonconformance.
• Drive corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner.
• Analyze quality data and perform statistical analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of related quality engineering experience.
• Experience and strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, APQP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R studies, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 standards and audits.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations applicable to manufacturing (e.g., IPC_A_610, IPC/WHMA_A_620).
• Ability to communicate with internal/external customers and suppliers to resolve process gaps and apply specified requirements in a cost_effective manner.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products, including a full understanding of ASME Y14